Replacing Joliet’s failing groundwater source by 2030
More than 385,000 people in the Joliet, Illinois area will need access to a new, reliable source of water by 2030 to replace the city’s failing current sources. After we supported initial alternative source screening and evaluation efforts, the City retained us to lead a team of consultants in the final evaluation of two water source alternatives which resulted in the choice of Lake Michigan via the City of Chicago.
As the program manager and prime design consultant for the preliminary engineering phase, we led a comprehensive program of development, engineering, coordination, financing, and outreach efforts to prepare for bringing in a new reliable supply of water from the lake.
Our team has achieved milestones that include negotiation of a preliminary water supply agreement with the City of Chicago, receipt of water allocation permits, substantial infrastructure funding, and state legislation updating elements of the statutes governing the creation and operation of water commissions in Illinois. We also helped obtain approval for up to $700 million of funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.
At a Glance
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- City of Joliet
Joe Johnson, Vice President, Project Manager
I get a strong sense of satisfaction from working to meet our clients’ needs through the delivery of outstanding engineering solutions.
Russ Snow, Senior Vice President, Conveyance
The greatest satisfaction in my career is delivering major water infrastructure projects and see—firsthand—the benefit that it brings to the public.
Matt Travers, Senior Vice President, Water
I take great pride in knowing every project I have worked on has improved the quality of life for members of the communities we work in.
Amy Broughton, Principal, North America Funding Program, US West Lead
I want to hear about the context and issues before I start problem solving. Only then can we see the underlying patterns and opportunities.
Rebecca Connolly, Water Resources Engineer
Bringing my A-game to each task, project, and client helps keep me focused—when you do good work at each step, you attract good outcomes.
Bill VanDerveer, Program Consultant
Effective program delivery occurs at the junction of a clear mission, aligned team, creativity and adaptability, and proven practices.
Darren Fox, Civil Engineer
We improve our communities through our efforts and knowledge. I love seeing projects come alive knowing they’ll make life better for others.
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